Michael Beninati, Author at Colorado Builder Magazine

Hosting a series of events is a good way to develop regular interactions with real estate agents. (Photo: Wave Break Media Ltd, Dreamstime.com)

Provide value, nurture relationships by hosting CE events

Happy hours and neighborhood tours are serviceable events, but builders can provide additional value by hosting CE events.

Showcases bring a lot of creativity and ideas to the marketplace. (Photo: JUMA Homes)

Home Builders Association chapters throughout the state are wrapping up their annual Parade of Homes showcases.

Homebuyers are considering counties like Weld and Elbert for their next home purchase. (Photo: Welcomia, Dreamstime)

Infrastructure and homebuyer lifestyle are key factors in regional growth along the Front Range.

Builders and real estate agents have a lot to gain from working together. (Photo: Auremar, Dreamstime)

Roughly 10% of real estate licensees sell new construction.

The more informed the agent is, the better he or she can serve homebuyers. (Photo: Sean Locke Photography, Dreamstime)

Nurturing these partnerships is important for buyers and agents.

Limited inventory means home buyers are increasingly looking at new home construction.

With inventory at historic lows, homebuyers are looking to builders.

Real estate professionals can help builders beyond connecting them with potential homeowners.

Builders have a lot to offer—and gain from—real estate pros.

Realtors can be valuable partners for builders.

With limited housing inventory, it’s a builder’s market.